CVE-2021-24289 json
Store Locator Plus <= 5.5.14 - Authenticated Privilege Escalation
published 5y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2021-11203
- cvss
- 8.8
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.1%
- EPSS 1.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 67%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
There is functionality in the Store Locator Plus for WordPress plugin through 5.5.14 that made it possible for authenticated users to update their user meta data to become an administrator on any site using the plugin.
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1.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 67% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 8.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Affected products
- Store Locator Plus Store Locator Plus for WordPress
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management
- Technology feeds
References
-
wpscan.com
/vulnerability/078e93cd-7cf2-4e23-8171-58d44e354d62
third-party-advisory
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wordfence.com
/blog/2021/04/severe-unpatched-vulnerabilities-leads-to-closure-of-store-locator-plus-plugin/
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2021-24289
- NVD CVE-2021-24289
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